Obituaries

Apr 26, 2025

Donald M. Joras Sr., lovingly known as "Cowboy" by friends and family, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 26.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Edward and Mary Brandt Joras.  On May 16, 1956, he married Dorothy A. Minarcini.  They made their home in Chicago until they moved their family to Powers Lake, WI.,...

Apr 25, 2025

Vito P. Cali, age 87, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born on July 18, 1937, in Ciminna, Sicily, Vito was the son of the late Filippo and Vita (Campagna) Cali. On October 16, 1960, he married the love of his life, LeeAnn Nuccio, in Chicago,...

Apr 20, 2025

Amy L Hookstead age 40 of Genoa City, WI died April 20, 2025.  She was born in Burlington, WI on September 6, 1984.  The daughter of Raymond Ghislain and Tina Kjellander.  On May 24, 2015, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Slades Corners, WI she was united in marriage to Michael Hookstead.  She worked for Randall Township as the...

Apr 19, 2025

Kenny L. Clark, 57 of Elkhorn, WI, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home.  He was born on September 18, 1967, in Rockford, IL, the son of the late Mildrene (Clark) Wright. Kenny was united in marriage to his wife, Melissa (Klade) Clark, on May 22, 2004, in Delavan, WI.  He worked for 34 years...

Apr 18, 2025

Mary P Hawkins age 80 of Twin Lakes, WI died April 18, 2025. She was born in Chicago, IL on February 23, 1945.  The daughter of the late Christian and Geraldine (Durkin) Gillen.  On June 8, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gary Hawkins.  Mary enjoyed Gardening and Reading.

Survived by her husband Gary.  Loving mother...

Apr 10, 2025

Madalyn M. Samonig, age 26, passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born in Elkhorn, WI on November 12, 1998, to Kristal Sobieski and Joseph Samonig.

Madi grew up near Lake Geneva, WI where she graduated from High School. She played saxophone in the band and was on the swim team. She was a lifeguard on...

Apr 8, 2025

Sylvia L. Baker age 89 of Elkhorn, WI died peacefully at home on April 8, 2025 with her loving husband, and her children by her side.  Born on June 29, 1935 in Elkhorn, WI; she was the daughter of the late Earl and Bernice (Cole) Robinson.  Sylvia grew up on the farm where her dad was born near Lauderdale...

Apr 8, 2025

Roy J. Mauel, 68 of Elkhorn, WI, passed peacefully the morning on April 8, 2025, at Delavan Health Services.  Roy was born on January 21, 1957, to the late Howard and Margaret (Moldenhauer) Mauel at Fort Atkinson Hospital. On May 29, 1979, Roy married the love of his life Shirley Ann (Fields) Mauel. Roy worked at many places in...

Apr 7, 2025

James W. Chambers age 79 of Wheatland, WI died April 7, 2025.  He was born in Racine, WI on November 2, 1945.  The son of the late Donald and Lorraine (Schwarze) Chambers.  On January 24, 1997, he was united in marriage to Sandra Andresen.   James loved music and playing guitar in numerous bands.  He liked to go Hunting and...

Apr 7, 2025

John Thomas Giese, age 76, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 7, 2025. He was born on June 3, 1948, in Racine, WI, the son of the late Ralph and Carolyn (Gibson) Giese. John married the love of his life, Sue (Murn) Giese, on August 27, 1983, at the First Congregational Church...

Apr 4, 2025

Benjamin Davis Ulrich, 85, of Burlington, Wisconsin, passed away on April 4, 2025, at home.

Ben was born in rural South Carolina, where he developed a deep appreciation for adventure and hard work. He proudly served in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Captain and flying the F-105 aircraft. After retiring from the Air...

Apr 3, 2025

Adam D. Tosi, 56 of Twin Lakes, WI., passed away on April 3rd, 2025 at Aurora Medical Center in Burlington, WI. Adam was born in Naperville, IL., on December 10th, 1968 to Donald, and Jeanette (Stull) Tosi. Adam and the love of his life Mary Eileen "Bae" (Fitzgerald) Tosi were united in marriage on April 4th, 2000, in Las...

Mar 31, 2025

Cheryl Lea (née Kull) Sullivan, age 75, of Lake Geneva, WI, passed on with her loving husband and daughter by her side on Monday, March 31, 2025. Daughter of the late David and Nola (née Fugett) Kull, Cheryl was born on July 4, 1949, in Burlington, WI. Cheryl was a nurse by trade, displaying kindness and generosity of spirit...

Mar 30, 2025

Barbara Ann Biagi, age 89, of Elkhorn, WI, peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, March 30, 2025 with her children by her side.  She was born on July 24, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanor (Hughes) Beck.  She grew up in Chicago attending Our Lady of Lourdes school and parish, high school...

Mar 29, 2025

Margaret "Marleen" K. Lorenz, age 85, a resident of Twin Lakes for over 50 years, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Margaret was born in Chicago to John and Catherine (Gibbons) Vani. She was united in marriage to Robert Lorenz on November 16th, 1963 in Chicago.

Marleen loved many...

Mar 29, 2025

Allen Leonard Morrison, age 89 of Sharon, WI, passed into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center.  He was born April 22, 1935, in Sharon Township, the son of the late Donald A. and Esther Florence (Robinson) Morrison.  Allen graduated from Walworth High School in 1953 and was united in marriage...

Mar 28, 2025

Graciela V. Deserrano, 89 of Genoa City, WI., passed away on Friday March 28th, 2025, at home surrounded by family. Graciela was born in Durango, Mexico on March 14th, 1936, to Luis and Trinidad Vargas. She was united in marriage to Juan Serrano in May of 1957 in Durango, Mexico.

Graciela loved her family more than anything,...

Mar 26, 2025

Dolores C. Hebert, 81 of Lake Geneva, WI., passed away on Wednesday, March 26th, 2025 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center. Dolores was born in Chicago, IL., on December 29th, 1943 to Frank, and Sophie (Gnutek) Czaja. Dolores was united marriage to William Hebert.

Dolores loved her family most, but bingo comes a close second, bingo was always...

Mar 24, 2025

Walter Julius Nemeth of Newnan, GA, passed away at Harborview Skilled Nursing in Thomaston, GA, on March 24, 2025. He was born in Coupeville, WA, on July 22, 1942, to the late Walter Nemeth and Annette Donato Nemeth. Walter was in the printing business in Illinois and Arizona. He was in the US Army and in the Vietnam War....

Mar 21, 2025

Alice Jean Chesebro Smith, 91, a seven year resident of Elkhorn, WI, passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025.  She was born October 5, 1933, in North Canaan, CT, the daughter of the late Leon and Helen M. (Dewey) Chesebro. She was raised and called North Canaan, CT home, no matter where she lived. Alice graduated from Housatonic Valley...